Local News from Monday, September 1st, 2025

Sadness as 400-year-old Lancaster hotel closes down

A historic hotel in Lancaster city centre has shut its doors.
Plans for up to 130 new homes near Bay Gateway given green light

Plans for up to 130 new homes on land close to Torrisholme village have been given approval.
Morecambe Poetry Festival given grant boost

A £10,000 grant has been awarded to Morecambe Poetry Festival, as the celebration of spoken word returns for its fourth year.
Digger moves in as investigation work starts at Eden Project Morecambe site

Work has begun on ground investigations at the Eden Project Morecambe site.
Campaign launched to prepare local residents for emergencies

A campaign has been launched to prepare residents in Lancaster and Morecambe Bay for a range of emergencies they might face.
Apply for a school place in Lancashire from today

Online applications for Lancashire's primary and secondary school places are now live.
New hand-made crafts and gifts shop hopes to make an impact in Morecambe

A new shop for people who love making things has opened on Morecambe Prom.